Blackletter Siwi 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, tattoo style, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ceremonial, ornate, historical feel, dramatic display, formal tone, decorative impact, angular, calligraphic, broken strokes, sharp terminals, spiky.
This typeface is a crisp blackletter with broken, angular construction and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Strokes taper into sharp, blade-like terminals and occasional hooked finishes, creating a lively rhythm across words while maintaining a consistent vertical posture. Capitals are bold and emblematic with sculpted counters and pointed spur details; the lowercase is compact and upright with narrow joins, frequent fractures, and small wedge serifs. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing firm stems with tapered curves and pointed entry/exit strokes for a cohesive set.
Best suited for headlines, mastheads, posters, and logo wordmarks where a historic or gothic voice is desired. It also fits labels, packaging, and themed collateral that benefits from a formal, old-world texture and strong typographic presence.
The overall tone is gothic and ceremonial, evoking historical manuscripts, heraldic lettering, and solemn announcements. Its sharpness and high-contrast modulation give it a dramatic, authoritative presence that feels traditional and expressive rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with sharp, calligraphic drama and strong decorative impact, offering a cohesive alphabet and numerals that read as historically inspired display lettering.
In text, the dense texture and frequent internal angles create strong color and a pronounced rhythm, while the ornate capitals add emphasis and hierarchy. The design favors display clarity over long-form comfort, especially at smaller sizes where the broken joins and tight apertures can visually merge.